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    Geospatial Science and Technology Minor

    Location is a fundamental attribute of all features. Professionals in a wide range of disciplines are utilizing geospatial science and technology to collect, manage and analyze geographic information for a deeper understanding of our world.

    In many disciplines, knowledge of geospatial technology has become a presumed prerequisite. The geospatial science and technology minor is a program that combines theory and application to address real-world problems in a variety of disciplines. Course material is tied closely to the geospatial industry.

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    • Gainesville Campus
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    Number of Credit Hours

    16-17 Credit Hours

    Around 5-6 Courses

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    • GISC 3011K - Cartography and Earth Measurement

      This course is an intermediate level cartography and Earth measurement course. Topics include coordinate systems, advanced map projections, map interpretation, thematic map design, symbology, advanced labeling, digital and mobile cartography, 3- D and 4-D mapping, and cartographic theory, history, and applications.

      Prerequisite/Corequisite:
      Prerequisite: GISC 2011/L or GISC 3021K

      Hours:
      3



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    • GISC 3012K - Global Navigation Satellite Systems

      This course focuses on global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) concepts and operations and provides an in-depth survey of satellite navigation systems technology including the history, design, operation, performance characteristics, current issues and applications of systems such as GPS, Galileo, Glonass and Beidou. Field exercises with GNSS receivers and data post-processing activities will supplement the lecture materials. GISC 3337 is recommended as a prerequisite.

      Prerequisite/Corequisite:
      Prerequisite: GISC 2011/L or GISC 3021K

      Hours:
      3



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    • GISC 3200K - Programming for Geospatial Science and Technology

      Students will become proficient in a programming language relevant to Geospatial Science and Technology. Topics covered include data structures, object oriented programming and the application interfaces of popular commercial and open source Geospatial Science and Technology software. GISC 3337K is recommended as a prerequisite.

      Prerequisite/Corequisite:
      Prerequisites: GISC 2011/L or GISC 3021K, and GISC 3337K or either MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, or MATH 1501

      Hours:
      3



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